Confidential truck safety breach hotline opens

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) launched a new confidential reporting hotline today to address truck safety under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

The Heavy Vehicle Confidential Reporting Hotline will operate nationally and all drivers, supply chain employees and general road users are encouraged to report safety concerns.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack says the national confidential reporting line will allow heavy vehicle safety concerns to be reported to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) who will then assess the complaint.

"The confidential reporting line will protect the identity of the reporting individual throughout all stages of the process," McCormack said.

"The Federal Liberal and Nationals Coalition is committed to improving heavy vehicle road safety, and this is yet another measure funded under our $16 million Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative.

"Anyone with a safety concern can call 1800 931 785, 24 hours a day, seven days a week."